School Of Nursing
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VUSN lecturer shares keys to successful negotiations
Ron Shapiro, negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, author and civic leader, recently led a workshop titled “How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins, Especially You!” at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Read MoreSep 25, 2014
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Geriatric nursing association honors VUSN’s Kim
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Jennifer Kim, MSN, received the 2014 Excellence in Leadership award from the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association at the group’s recent national conference in Orlando, Florida. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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Jessee named AACN leadership fellow
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Mary Ann Jessee, MSN, R.N., as a fellow in the Leadership for Academic Nursing Program. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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Incoming VUSN students driven to make a difference
This year, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing welcomed 463 new students pursuing Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice or Ph.D. degrees. Read MoreAug 28, 2014
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VUSN workshop to feature noted author, sports agent
Ron Shapiro, sports agent, and attorney, will lead a free workshop on negotiating at VUMC. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Landers, Fuchs win awards at Fall Faculty Assembly
An international expert on slavery and emancipation during the 18th and 19th centuries was awarded the prestigious Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research during Vanderbilt University’s Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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VUSN workshop to feature noted author, sports agent
Ron Shapiro, negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, author and civic leader, will lead a free workshop, “How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins, Especially You!” at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on Monday, Sept. 22, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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New health coaching certificate program to be offered this fall
Vanderbilt will offer a certificate program for health professionals to educate them in helping patients set realistic health goals and provide support in reaching them. Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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Health coaching certificate program to debut
The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nursing Service, and the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing have come together to sponsor a health coaching certificate program starting this fall. Read MoreAug 7, 2014
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Nursing students shine at pin ceremony
More than 300 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students were recognized for completing their programs of study during a pinning ceremony held Sunday at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in downtown Nashville. Read MoreAug 7, 2014
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School of Nursing kicks off strategic planning process
Nearly 200 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty members took part in a special planning retreat last weekend, kicking off a six-month process to develop the school’s strategic vision. Read MoreJul 31, 2014
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Study finds nurses staying in workforce longer
Registered nurses are staying in the workforce longer than in past decades, boosting the nation’s supply of R.N.s, according to a new study whose authors include Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Peter Buerhaus, Ph.D. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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VUSN’s gerontological nursing efforts recognized
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been awarded membership in the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) in recognition of the highest level of commitment to the field of gerontological nursing. Read MoreJun 12, 2014
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Love inducted as fellow in the National Academies of Practice
Rene Love, DNP, director of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family) Program, was recently inducted as a Distinguished Scholar and Fellow in the Nursing Academy of the National Academies of Practice. Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Nursing student to appear on “Jeopardy” this week
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing student Molly Anne Lalonde will be a contestant on “Jeopardy” starting June 5. Read MoreJun 4, 2014
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Nursing graduates embrace chance to improve health care
Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, told graduates during Commencement and Investiture ceremonies last week that “this is the most exciting time to be a new master’s or doctorally prepared nurse because nursing is more appreciated than ever. Read MoreMay 15, 2014
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Founder’s Medals awarded at Vanderbilt Commencement
Top scholars from Vanderbilt's undergraduate and professional schools were honored with Founder’s Medals May 9, 2014. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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VUSN’s Pilon set to transition into new role
Bonnie Pilon, Ph.D., senior associate dean for Clinical and Community Partnerships for the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, will step down from her leadership role beginning Jan. 1, 2015, and take a sabbatical year before returning to a faculty role at the school. Read MoreMar 27, 2014
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Love to direct VUSN psychiatric nurse practitioner program
Rene Love, DNP, MSN, has been named director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She succeeds Susie Adams, Ph.D., R.N., who was recently named Nursing Faculty Scholar for Community Engaged Behavioral Health at VUSN. Read MoreFeb 13, 2014
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Study tracks pet therapy’s impact on young patients
A Vanderbilt study is investigating whether therapy dogs can have a positive effect on children undergoing chemotherapy. Read MoreJan 30, 2014